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Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co. Partners with Bazooka Candy Brands to Unveil Nostalgic Limited Edition Ring Pop® Flavors
Turn back time with every sip. Wild Bill's & Ring Pop's limited edition craft sodas in Blue Raspberry and Berry Blast are here to transport you to the sweet days of yesteryear. - February 29, 2024 - Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co.
Superior Grocers Expands Its Reach with the Grand Opening of 72nd Store in Dinuba, CA
The grand opening ceremony was attended by local elected officials, including: · Mayor Maribel Reynosa · Vice Mayor Rachel Nerio-Guerrero · Councilmember Kuldip Thusu · Eddie Valero – Supervisor, District Four, County of Tulare Their presence highlights the... - February 12, 2024 - Superior Grocers
Buon Bambini’s “Pouch Topper” Wins 2023 Parent’s Pick Award
Pouch Topper selected as a winner in Best Baby/Toddler Product, Best Pre-School Product, and Best Family Health & Safety Product categories. - October 20, 2023 - Buon Bambini
Superior Foundation 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Superior Grocers held its Annual Foundation Golf Tournament on September 23 at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert marking a remarkable milestone for the foundation, which was founded 25 years ago. This event celebrated not only the legacy of giving, but also the achievement of over $3.5 million in total donations since its inception in 1998. - September 27, 2023 - Superior Grocers
Newest NOM 1414 Tequila: Luna Nueva Tequila: Sip Intentionally, Live Intentionally
Luna Nueva Tequila, inspired by the ancient reverence for the new moon, embodies intentionality. Handcrafted with sustainable practices, it symbolizes new beginnings and positive change. Sip intentionally, embrace purpose, and manifest dreams with Luna Nueva Tequila. - July 20, 2023 - Luna Nueva Tequila
Superior Grocers Promotes Miguel Alarcon to Senior Vice President of Operations
Superior Grocers promotes Miguel Alarcon to Senior Vice President of Operations. Alarcon will continue to oversee the efficient operations of Superior Grocers and The Market by Superior’s 49 locations, which together employ over 5,000 associates. With over 40 years of experience in the... - April 03, 2023 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Announces Tom Finn as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising
Superior Grocers, a leading independent grocery chain, appoints Tom Finn as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising. This change in leadership will help guide the company's continued growth and success. - April 03, 2023 - Superior Grocers
IMCI Technologies Releases New Internet of Things (IoT) Solution
IMCI Technologies today announced a new Internet of Things (IoT) solution for Food Service, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Educational and even Industrial markets. The new solution technology brings about a cloud-based, mobile-enabled platform to automate and solve awareness, quality, reporting,... - February 06, 2023 - IMCI Technologies
Superior Grocers Announces Richard Wardwell as President & CEO
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains currently operating 70 locations, is pleased to announce Richard Wardwell as President & CEO effective January 30, 2023. Wardwell brings more than 40 years of grocery retail experience. He began his... - January 17, 2023 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers is Now in the Central Valley; Opens New Location in Tulare, CA
On Saturday, December 3 2022, Superior Grocers opened its 71st store in Tulare, CA at 115 S. West St., the former Palace Foods Depot. The grocery retailer who primarily operates in Southern California has now expanded into the Central Valley. The new store features a large selection of Produce, Grocery, Beer & Wine, and Fresh Quality Meat. Plans for the addition of a full service Kitchen, Bakery, and Tortilleria are under way. - December 08, 2022 - Superior Grocers
Global Suq Grand Opening in Durham, NC
Location offers fresh produce, halal meat, products from all around the world for a convenient one-stop shopping experience. - October 28, 2022 - Global Suq
The World’s Largest Spirits & Wine Rating Competition, PR%F Awards 2022, Masked & Unmasked, November 5 & 6 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
PR%F Awards Spirits, Wine & Beverage competition is set to be held in Las Vegas on November 5 and 6 at the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. PR%F Awards has partnered with the college of hospitality as a platform to provide valuable education and... - October 03, 2022 - Proof Awards
New Craft Coffee Brand Fights Climate Change with Agroforestry
Forecast Coffee Company Sources Regeneratively Grown Coffees and Plants Trees with Profits - September 27, 2022 - Forecast Coffee Company
Superior Grocers Opens New Location in Santa Paula, CA
Today, Superior Grocers opens their 70th store in Santa Paula, CA at 280 E Harvard Blvd. The store opened under the banner, The Market by Superior. A full-service Supermarket featuring the largest selection of Produce in Santa Paula, Grocery, Liquor, Fresh Quality Meat, a large assortment of baked... - September 15, 2022 - Superior Grocers
Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Natierra Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberry (Lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) Due to Levels of Lead
BrandStorm Inc. announced it is voluntarily recalling 2 lots of Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberry (lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) pouches because of the presence or potential presence of lead above the FDA's recommended limits, per the serving size specified on the nutritional facts panel. People... - July 17, 2022 - Natierra
Superior Grocers Acquires Numero Uno
Superior Grocers, a Southern California grocery retailer, announced today that it has acquired Numero Uno, an independent chain of 22 Hispanic retail grocery stores in Southern California. Superior Grocers will now operate 69 grocery stores in Southern California. Richard Wardwell, President of... - July 14, 2022 - Superior Grocers
Wozz! Trio of Globally Inspired Cooking Sauces Win Big at National Food Awards
A Trio of Globally Inspired Cooking Sauces made by specialty foods company, Wozz! Kitchen Creations, won 3 Gold medals at the NYC Fancy Food Show sofi™ Awards. Considered top honors in the country, Wozz Winning Sauces include their newest release Korean Raspberry Gochujang BBQ Sauce, Vietnamese Green Tea and Mint Dipping Sauce and North African Chermoula Cooking Sauce. - May 12, 2022 - Wozz Kitchen Creations
IN BOLD PRINT. Closes $500K Pre-Seed Funding Round
IN BOLD PRINT., the first product sustainability scoring platform for ecommerce companies, today announced the close of a $500 thousand Pre-Seed financing round from Jimber Capital. The capital will further the development of IN BOLD PRINT.’s platform as it gains traction with early ecommerce... - April 28, 2022 - IN BOLD PRINT.
SmartRoutes Announces Release of Multi-Depot Product to Support National Organisations
SmartRoutes is pleased to announce the release of its multi-depot product for its customers to support national organisations with distributed teams. Recent research by the World Economic Forum indicates that last mile delivery is set to grow by 36% through the 2020’s. Without intervention... - April 09, 2022 - SmartRoutes
Legendary Parsi Indian Culinary Entrepreneur Tanaz Godiwalla Brings "A Parsi Affair" Line of Condiments to North America
Condiments are based on secret heirloom recipes and bring the taste of Parsi food into kitchens around the world. Branded as "A Parsi Affair," she will begin with two varieties of condiments based on recipes perfected and handed down from generation to generation since 1969. - February 21, 2022 - A Parsi Affair
The Food Lovers Marketplace Relaunches Multi-Vendor E-Commerce Store
The Food Lovers Marketplace, an Australian-owned and operated venture, has relaunched in 2022 delivering a platform that is faster and easier to use for both customer and vendors. - January 21, 2022 - The Food Lovers Marketplace
SmartRoutes Announces Release of Out for Delivery to Support Same Day Delivery Operations
SmartRoutes is pleased to announce the release of its out for delivery feature set for its customers to support move into same day delivery market. - December 12, 2021 - SmartRoutes
SmartRoutes Announces Release of Delivery Experience Suite for International e-Commerce Providers
SmartRoutes is pleased to announce the release of its delivery experience suite product for its customers internationally. International research indicates that delivery experience is a growing demand for online retail sales customers with over 56% of logistics respondents saying customers want full visibility on their delivery.* - November 22, 2021 - SmartRoutes
Free of Fear - a New Trend in Fashion Accessories
Sustainable, one-of-a-kind luxury products celebrate the heroism of US Fire Fighters and help save the environment one-hose-at-a-time. Alexander W Dreyfoos School of the Arts high school student Byron Matysek, 18, creatively upcycles decommissioned fire hoses into luxury fashion accessories. Two runs at the Chicago Fashion Show in Water Tower Place. - October 28, 2021 - Fuel Door Gloves LLC
High School Student Fights COVID One Glove at a Time with Fuel Door Gloves
Small pouch with disposable gloves mounts on vehicle fuel doors to protect gas station patrons. Alexander W Dreyfoos School of the Arts high school student, Byron Matysek, 18, creates this innovative solution to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at gas stations. Gas stations, convenience stores, employers and branding specialists pick up innovative, US and International Patent Pending product solution, “Fuel Door Gloves.” - October 20, 2021 - Fuel Door Gloves LLC
Superior Foundation 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Superior Grocers held its Annual Foundation Golf Tournament on September 26th at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert. The Superior Foundation along with our many Vendor Partners raised over $400,000 to support Schools, Music & Arts, Health and Wellness, and Scholarships for higher... - October 02, 2021 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Gives Back to Our Future Generation
It was the first time that students were welcomed back to in-person teaching since the start of pandemic. Students arrived with bright smiles excited to return to campus along with a special surprise. Superior Grocers partnered with the Rialto Unified School District and provided Backpacks filled... - August 14, 2021 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Announces New Chief Operating Officer - Steve Fujimoto
Superior Grocers has named Steve Fujimoto, Chief Operating Officer, effective Aug. 16. In Steve’s new role, he will report directly to Richard Wardwell, President. Steve Fujimoto was Vice President of Retail Operations for the Portland Division of Albertsons in the northwest. He led the... - August 04, 2021 - Superior Grocers
Center City Market Grand Opening
Owner Sharon Burrows announced the official grand opening of Center City Market at 165 State Street in downtown Rochester. Center City Market is a neighborhood corner store with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and unique ambiance. Sharon’s heartfelt belief is that “Corner groceries are... - July 03, 2021 - Center City Market
Co-opportunity Market - Santa Monica’s Most Loved Grocer for the 7th Straight Year
Co-opportunity Market (Co-op) has once again been named Santa Monica’s most loved grocer. - June 19, 2021 - Co-opportunity Market
Buon Bambini Introduces Convenient Travel Case for Pouch Topper Universal Food Pouch Feeding Accessory
Good news for on-the-go parents. - April 11, 2021 - Buon Bambini
WholesaleItalianFood.com Launches New Website and Online Italian Food Marketplace
WholesaleItalianFood.com launches a new wholesale website and online marketplace that will deliver authentic, high quality Imported Italian foods to your home, restaurant, and/or business. The new upgraded WholesaleItalianFood.com website will offer registered business wholesale accounts, access to... - March 24, 2021 - Wholesale Italian Food
Retail Cart Sanitizing System (CSS-5000) Launched by Navis SaniTec, a Division of Navis TubeTex
Navis TubeTex is excited to announce the launch of its newest business division, Navis SaniTec, and the first of many industrial and commercial-based sanitation solutions, the CSS-5000 Cart Sanitation System. - February 18, 2021 - Navis Sanitec
So Cool Brands Joins the IX-ONE Product Data and Image Exchange
Organic Beverage Manufacturer, So Cool Brands has joined The Data’s Council’s IX-ONE, the industry’s product data and images exchange, providing customers with consistent, accurate and independently verified product information. “Reliable product information is critical for our retail partners successful category management, marketing and merchandising,” said Stephanie Brooke, co-founder of So Cool Brands. “Joining IX-ONE will help us provide world-class support." - January 28, 2021 - So Cool Brands Inc.
So Cool Thirst Quencher Available on Amazon
So Cool Thirst Quencher Organic Flavored Water Drinks is the first children's beverage brand in the U.S. to eliminate single use plastic straws. Their products are organic flavored water drinks designed for children that are packaged in paperboard cartons. The products taste great and have no sugar... - January 23, 2021 - So Cool Brands Inc.
So Cool Brands - Best Organic Children's Beverage Brand - North America, and Award for Excellence in Eco-Conscious Food Packaging
So Cool Brands is a brand which consumers can trust. The manufacturer of organic flavored water drinks for children, package their products in eco-conscious cartons and use paper straws. So Cool Brands recently won 2 awards in the LUXlife 2020 Food and Drink Awards: Best Organic Children's Beverage Brand - North America, and Award for Excellence in Eco-Conscious Food Packaging 2020. Stephanie Brooke, Co-founder, discusses what has driven this success. - December 25, 2020 - So Cool Brands Inc.
MyTreats Announces Launching of Its Super-Saving Mobile Application
ITZ MyTreats Sdn. Bhd. in collaboration with MyAngkasa Holdings Sdn Bhd. today announced the soft launch of its mobile app to support Malaysians on their daily groceries during this pandemic. The app allows Malaysians to redeem e-vouchers to get their essential items from the list of branded... - September 22, 2020 - ITZ MyTreats Sdn Bhd
Superior Grocers Opens New Location in Bakersfield
Superior Grocers opens new Store in Bakersfield located at 1115 Union Ave. This is the second location in Bakersfield. A full service supermarket featuring the largest selection of produce in Bakersfield, a brand new “Beer Cave” offering the coldest beer in Bakersfield, fresh quality... - August 07, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Gelatys Reinvents Gelato in Response to COVID-19
Gelatys, an artisanal gelato pop maker with headquarters in Miami, reinvents itself by launching a new product to adapt to a new market affected by the pandemic quickly. Since 2016, the brand has been capturing its customers' hearts with authentic, handcrafted pops made with premium and natural... - August 02, 2020 - Gelatys
Inventor Creates a Sustainable Long-Term Solution for Grocery Cart Sanitation with the Arch Cart Sanitizer
A team of inventors created an automated solution to grocery cart sanitation. Their focus is to eliminate the grocery cart wipes that end up in landfills each year. They took what they feel are some of the best technologies in other industries and incorporated them into the "Arch," an automated solution that uses less than 1.7 GPH of costly chemicals. The Arch is made of recycled materials, with American made products, and water-based sanitizer diluted on site. - July 28, 2020 - Arch Cart Sanitizer
Superior Grocers Permanent Hourly Employee Pay Rate Increase
In appreciation for their employees' hard work and dedication, Superior Grocers will implement a permanent $1 Pay Rate increase to all regular full-time and part-time employees, effective July 20, 2020. “We are grateful for the effort our employees continue to put forth to service our... - July 21, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Rebrands La Mirada Location to "The Market" by Superior
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, rebranded a small format store under a new banner, The Market by Superior. Traditionally known for their large stores and displays, the retailer rebranded the 29,000 sq. ft. store at 12721 Valley View Ave. - July 14, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Basia’s Pickles Joins Whole Foods Market as New Gourmet Supplier; Launches Additional Products
Texas Woman-Owned Small Business Proudly Becomes Part of the Whole Foods Market Product Selection - May 20, 2020 - Basia's Pickles, LLC
Superior Grocers Extends Temporary Hourly Employee Wage Increase
Superior Grocers announces they will extend the temporary Wage Increase for the Store and Warehouse hourly personnel through May 31st. “Our employees continue to work diligently to ensure their communities have access to the food and household supplies they need. Their continued commitment... - May 19, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Extends Temporary Hourly Employee $2.00/hr. Wage Increase
Superior Grocers announces they will extend the temporary $2.00 per hour Wage Increase for the Store and Warehouse hourly personnel through the May 15 Stay at Home Order. “We know that our employees have been working under strenuous times and want to acknowledge our incredible team for their... - April 18, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Installing Plexiglass Guards at All Check-Stands
Superior Grocers’ first priority is always the health and safety of their customers and employees and they are taking additional steps to protect you. -Plexiglass Guards are being installed at each Check-Stand at every location. -Social Distancing is being adhered to and signs are posted... - March 27, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Hourly Employees Will Receive a $2.00/Hr. Wage Increase
Superior Grocers stores are working diligently to replenish their shelves during these extreme demands. Effective March 23, 2020, Superior Grocers will be increasing Store Hourly Employees temporarily by $2.00 per hour for the next four weeks. Superior Grocers recognizes the efforts during this... - March 24, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Makeena Awarded Placement in XRC Labs Cohort 9
Makeena®, the consumer insights and data platform that makes shopping for natural products more affordable and accessible, announced today that it has been accepted into Cohort 9 at XRC Labs. Based in New York City, XRC Labs is an innovation accelerator focused on the retail technology and... - March 05, 2020 - Makeena
Makeena Achieves B Corporation Certification Status
Sets High Bar for Loyalty and Rewards Organizations - February 20, 2020 - Makeena
The Year of the Cranberry
Move over acai, it’s cranberries time to shine. Cape Cod Select celebrates "The Year of the Cranberry" with big plans for 2020 and promoting whole frozen cranberries. - February 18, 2020 - Cape Cod Select